Pacific Islander therapists in McKinnon, Victoria VIC, Australia AU
Serving Pacific Islander
Ruth Schmidt Neven Phd
Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist and Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist
As an experienced psychodynamic psychotherapist I try to understand the meaning of behaviour rather than pathologising behaviour. My focus is on helping you to make connections about how your past history may have contributed to your present difficulties and to empower you to find your own voice and create effective change in your life and in your personal, couple and family relationships.
43 Years Experience
Serving Pacific Islander
Kate Cooke Counselling & Psychotherapy - Initial contact by email only please.
Registered Psychotherapist, Credentialled Mental Health Nurse, Psychodramatist (AANZPA), MBT Therapist, PACFA Clinical Registrant.
PLEASE NOTE : I AM NOT A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE MEDICARE BENEFITS SCHEME, otherwise known as the Mental Health Care Plan.
I am a member of the LGBTIQA+ community and welcome working with people from the community for any issue, but particularly with suicidality and gender dysphoria. I also very much welcome working with non-LGBTIQA+ men and women for any of the difficulties listed on my Specialities page and other issues beyond that list.
I work with people’s understanding of their mental states and knowledge of their body, utilising somatic principles in conjunction with the specialist modalities listed above.
The areas I specialise in are as follows: attachment disorders, complex trauma histories, those diagnosed with personality disorders, specialising in Borderline Personality Disorder. More recently I have been working with a lot of clients who have ADHD and ASD. I offer ASD assessments and hope to offer ADHD assessment screeners soon. I have had some success with those diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder and BiPolar Affective Disorder.
I am open to working with adults from the age of 16 through to the end of life.
48 Years Experience
Serving Pacific Islander
Relationship Mentor and Coach
Licensed Professional Counsellor, MNZAC
Are you trapped in an unhappy marriage, tiptoeing around each other with a constant knot in your stomach, desperately yearning for the trust, intimacy, and connection you once cherished? Do you long to rekindle the flames of passion and rediscover the bond of best friends and lovers you once shared?
If this resonates with you, let me introduce myself. I'm Grant, and I specialize in coaching married couples who find themselves navigating the treacherous waters of troubled marriages. I understand the turmoil and frustration that comes with feeling like your relationship is falling apart.
Are you eager to work on your marriage, but your partner seems emotionally distant, leaving you unsure of where to even begin? Perhaps you've heard those heart-wrenching words from your partner: "I'm not in love with you anymore," leaving you with a sense of hopelessness. The thought of divorce may haunt your thoughts, weighed down by the emotional toll it would take, the financial costs, and the impact it would have on your children.
Sleepless nights may be your constant companion, as anger, anxiety, fear, and feelings of betrayal consume your thoughts, leaving you wondering if there's a glimmer of hope for revitalizing your marriage. Instead of the closeness and intimacy you once enjoyed, you might feel like mere roommates, sharing a bed but worlds apart.
Intimacy and passion may have become distant memories, leaving you yearning for the connection you once had. You've likely sought advice from well-meaning friends, scoured blogs, and even attempted couples therapy, but nothing seems to mend the rift in your relationship.
Allow me to share my story. With over 40 years of experience and training as a professional licensed counsellor and in various couples therapy modalities, I have helped thousands of individuals and couples navigate the complexities of troubled relationships. I am the founder of the Million Dollar Marriage Program and The Marriage Whisperer, a 7-day intensive couples program designed to reignite the spark in your marriage.
I firmly believe that healing relationships can have a ripple effect, not only on couples but also on their children and entire families, ultimately making the world a better place. My own journey towards happiness and fulfillment wasn't always smooth, but today, I cherish a wonderful life filled with loving children and grandchildren.
Now, my mission is to extend a helping hand to other families and marriages in need of transformation. Together with my partner, Christine, I am committed to being the best husband, father, grandfather, therapist, and coach I can be. Our shared passion is to contribute to the betterment of relationships worldwide.
From the depths of my heart, I want to emphasize that it's never too late to have an amazing relationship. If your marriage is struggling, and you're grappling with unhappiness, please don't hesitate to reach out. I'm here to guide you on the path to healing and rediscovering the love and connection you deserve.
For my free training: The 5 Step Gameplan From Lonely To Love:
Visit www.grantwattie.com/resources
18 Years Experience
Serving Pacific Islander
Kerri Parke
Counsellor/Therapist, Psychotherapist ACA-L2
Hi I’m Kerri (she/her) - welcome to Inclusive Counselling Care. I am originally from London and moved to Sydney for work just over eight years ago.
My main areas of interest include trauma, depression and anxiety, relationships, couples and family counselling and working with clients who are sexually and gender diverse as well as from different racial backgrounds. I work both short and long term with clients.
As an LGBTQI friendly counsellor, I have worked with members of the community with their general therapeutic needs, as well as those who sought support during the coming out process, faced homophobia, biphobia and/or transphobia, were experiencing queer intimate partner abuse and sexual abuse and/or assault
16 Years Experience
Serving Pacific Islander
Shareen Birges
Registered Social Worker, BASS, GDYMH, MSW
My name is Shareen Birges & I am a social worker who specialises in online counselling. I have been practicing for over 15 years & as a result, have a broad range of experience. I have worked with adolescents & their families, adults & couples. I specialise in the care of people with cancer and chronic illness, mental health, dual diagnosis/comorbidity, trauma background (including sexual abuse/assault & childhood abuse and trauma) & people with offending behaviour & people living with BPD. Due to my extensive experience working with adolescents and young people, I have developed an ability to work closely with families & other professionals, whilst keeping the boundary of privacy & confidentiality. I believe I am approachable & create a good balance between challenging clients & allowing their therapy to flow at a pace that feel comfortable to them.
16 Years Experience